Sumter County Sheriff: School employee charged with sexual battery of 83-year-old woman
Sumter County Schools employee charged in sexual battery attacks
Sumter County Schools employee charged in sexual battery attacks
Florida man angry over canceled surgery, smashed doctor's Tesla with hammer, deputies say
A Florida man who was upset that his surgery was canceled allegedly took a hammer and destroyed the windshield of his doctor's Tesla, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man who was upset that his surgery was canceled allegedly took a hammer and destroyed the windshield of his doctor's Tesla, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
Driver hurt after dump truck overturns on Florida's Turnpike in Sumter County, FHP says
A dump truck driver was injured Thursday when his truck overturned after it was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on Florida's Turnpike, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A dump truck driver was injured Thursday when his truck overturned after it was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on Florida's Turnpike, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sumter County man sentenced to 100 years in prison for 2023 shooting
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for an ambush shooting in Sumter County that left a victim with a gunshot wound to the back, prosecutors said.
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for an ambush shooting in Sumter County that left a victim with a gunshot wound to the back, prosecutors said.
Sumter County deputies arrest man accused of ramming patrol vehicle after brief manhunt
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says it has arrested a man accused of striking a deputy and a patrol vehicle with his own vehicle before fleeing during a traffic stop.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says it has arrested a man accused of striking a deputy and a patrol vehicle with his own vehicle before fleeing during a traffic stop.
Deputies search for missing, endangered man in Sumter County
A 63-year-old man was reported missing in Bushnell, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
A 63-year-old man was reported missing in Bushnell, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies investigate theft of grave marker in Sumter County
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to call Detective McCaig at 352-569-1612.
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to call Detective McCaig at 352-569-1612.
3 hurt in wrong-way crash on I-75, FHP says
A Texas man and woman were seriously hurt after both were hit by an alleged wrong-way driver Sunday morning on northbound I-75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Texas man and woman were seriously hurt after both were hit by an alleged wrong-way driver Sunday morning on northbound I-75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man accused of crashing into Sumter County school bus while fleeing deputy held without bond
A Sumter County father is taking extra precautions after his 10-year-old daughter’s school bus was hit by a fleeing driver earlier this week.
A Sumter County father is taking extra precautions after his 10-year-old daughter’s school bus was hit by a fleeing driver earlier this week.
Driver crashes into school bus carrying 19 children near The Villages, deputies say
A driver who attempted to flee a traffic stop after speeding in a school zone was arrested after he crashed into a school bus with 19 students on board.
A driver who attempted to flee a traffic stop after speeding in a school zone was arrested after he crashed into a school bus with 19 students on board.
Tinder date gone wrong: The Villages man held woman's friend at gunpoint in money dispute, deputies say
A man, 67, from The Villages was arrested after allegedly chasing his Tinder date and her three friends in his pickup truck when the date ended early after she felt uncomfortable and he wanted his money back, deputies say.
A man, 67, from The Villages was arrested after allegedly chasing his Tinder date and her three friends in his pickup truck when the date ended early after she felt uncomfortable and he wanted his money back, deputies say.
Sumter County suspends license plate reader program after detective accused of misuse
Automatic license plate reader cameras have become a common crime-fighting tool across Central Florida, helping investigators identify suspect vehicles in cases ranging from stolen cars to homicide investigations.
Automatic license plate reader cameras have become a common crime-fighting tool across Central Florida, helping investigators identify suspect vehicles in cases ranging from stolen cars to homicide investigations.
Sumter County suspends use of license plate readers
Sumter County Sheriff Pat Breeden announced this week that he was suspending the use of its license plate readers, cameras that photograph vehicle license plates, and an investigative tool that many law enforcement agencies use in search of suspects, suspect vehicles, or in some cases, missing people.
Sumter County Sheriff Pat Breeden announced this week that he was suspending the use of its license plate readers, cameras that photograph vehicle license plates, and an investigative tool that many law enforcement agencies use in search of suspects, suspect vehicles, or in some cases, missing people.
Florida woman loses $34K in bogus law enforcement phone scam, officials say
Law enforcement agencies in Florida are warning people about a resurfaced phone scam, where people are pretending to be police officers or sheriff's office deputies and then demanding payments related to arrest warrants, jury duty, or court-related issues.
Law enforcement agencies in Florida are warning people about a resurfaced phone scam, where people are pretending to be police officers or sheriff's office deputies and then demanding payments related to arrest warrants, jury duty, or court-related issues.
Sumter County sheriff's detective fired, arrested over alleged database misuse
A Sumter County Sheriff's Office detective has been fired and arrested after investigators accused her of improperly accessing multiple law enforcement databases to gather information about her husband's ex-wife for personal reasons, Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Breeden announced.
A Sumter County Sheriff's Office detective has been fired and arrested after investigators accused her of improperly accessing multiple law enforcement databases to gather information about her husband's ex-wife for personal reasons, Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Breeden announced.
Authorities work to identify suspected drowning victim at Withlacoochee State Forest campground
Investigators are working to identify a drowning victim found in the Withlacoochee River at River Junction Campground in Webster Tuesday morning.
Investigators are working to identify a drowning victim found in the Withlacoochee River at River Junction Campground in Webster Tuesday morning.
Teens in custody after stealing boat, hiding in dense Florida woods for hours, deputies say
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old accused of stealing a boat near Lake Panasoffkee.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old accused of stealing a boat near Lake Panasoffkee.
2 teen boys arrested after allegedly stealing boat, hiding from deputies
A boat theft quickly turned into a hours long search for the two teen suspects. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams, and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old. Deputies found the teens inside a culvert near an elementary school.
A boat theft quickly turned into a hours long search for the two teen suspects. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams, and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old. Deputies found the teens inside a culvert near an elementary school.
Deputies search for armed suspect after shooting in Sumter County
Sumter County deputies are searching for a teen accused of firing a weapon at multiple people in a residential area.
Sumter County deputies are searching for a teen accused of firing a weapon at multiple people in a residential area.
Man shot, killed in Sumter County SWAT standoff | FULL
The Sumter County Sheriff's office gave details regarding a man armed with a knife, stemming from a domestic incident, that led to a suspect shot and killed on May 22. The shooting occurred after an hours-long negotiation, after which the man "charged" at SWAT with a knife, the sheriff said. (Source: Sumter County Sheriff's Office)
The Sumter County Sheriff's office gave details regarding a man armed with a knife, stemming from a domestic incident, that led to a suspect shot and killed on May 22. The shooting occurred after an hours-long negotiation, after which the man "charged" at SWAT with a knife, the sheriff said. (Source: Sumter County Sheriff's Office)